The league will have three representatives in the District 3 Class 3A tournament, with two others in the 2A bracket.

Each week during the Pennsylvania high school boys’ volleyball season, a statewide panel of coaches ranks the top teams in both PIAA classifications. And each week, a new District 3 team seems to enter the fray.

By: Hunter McKay

MURFEESBORO, TENN. – The Kennesaw State track and field teams opened action at the Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday at the Dean A Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium on the campus of the Middle Tennessee.  

Men’s Team Scoring (3 of 21 events scored)

KSU – 47 points

Liberty – 27 points

LA Tech – 14 points

Sam Houston – 11.5 points

Western Kentucky – 9 points

UTEP – 6 points

MTSU – 2 points

 

Women’s Team Scoring (4 of 21 events scored)

FIU – 30.5 points

KSU– 27.5 points

MTSU – 22 points

UTEP – 22 points

Jacksonville St. – 11 points

Western Kentucky – 10.5 points

Sam Houston – 10 points

New Mexico State – 1 points

 

Heptathlon (Through Four Events)

• Laysha Tunti (2989 points) and Coker (2974 points) are in third and fourth place.
• Tunti won the 100m hurdles in a time of 14.31 seconds.

Medal Winners

• Rachel Swain landed a leap of 6.14m (20’1.75″) to take home the silver medal in the long jump.
• Kali Terza finished second in the hammer throw with a toss of 62.88m (206’3″).
• Kaelen Mitchell won the long jump with a school record leap of 7.90m (25’11”) and Jeremiah Sims was third with a mark of 7.64m (25’0.75″).
• Collins Kipkemboi (30:35.56) and Brian Limo (31:00.14) finished first and second in the 10K.

 
 
Running Event Qualifiers for Sunday’s Finals

 
 
 
Next Up
The Owls will compete on day two of the CUSA Outdoor Championships beginning at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, May 17.
 
 
 

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville University track and field team took to the facilities of UNF for the opening day of the ASUN Championship Thursday.

Starting the day off, Eva Belot placed 10^th overall in the high jump with a 1.54-meter leap.

In the preliminary round of the 400-meter hurdles, Joy Whittington qualified for the finals with a sixth-place finish and a time of 1:04.78.

Cassie Thompson and Mariandree Chacon both qualified for the finals in the 200-meter with top four showings in the prelims. Thompson finished third overall with a time of 23.90. Chacon was right behind with a 24.14 time, just .02 seconds shy of her season best. 

The final event, the grueling 10,000-meter run, featured four different JU runners. Jordan Dix finished best among the team with a 10^th place finish and a final time of 39:00.30. Lana Grelli finished in 12^th, Gabby Huxtable finished in 13^th and Alexis Holmes finished in 14^th.

Jacksonville will be active during the second day of competition, with student-athletes featured in the long jump, 400m trials, 100m trials, 100m hurdle trials and the 3,000m steeplechase. 

The ASUN Championships can be streamed on ESPN+. 
 

Adrian, Mich. – Adrian College Athletics is proud to announce the appointment of Kaylie Laskody as the Interim Head Coach for its Track and Field program. A former collegiate athlete and dynamic student leader, Laskody brings a wealth of energy, experience, and vision to the program, having served as the Assistant Coach of Track and Field & Cross Country at Adrian.

Laskody is a 2023 graduate of Alderson Broaddus University, where she earned dual majors in Exercise Science with a focus in Physical Therapy and Prosthetics, complemented by minors in Psychology and Strength and Conditioning. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Sports Management at West Virginia University.

A standout student-athlete herself, Laskody competed for four years on the Alderson Broaddus Track and Field team, culminating her senior year as team captain. Her leadership extended far beyond the track, serving as both the Student Body President and Senior Class President during the 2022–2023 academic year. Recognized for her dedication and impact on campus, she was awarded the Outstanding Senator of the Year for 2021–2022.

“We had a good season, even with battling some injuries throughout we really had some breakout performances and even saw some records fall and a few medals come home after our conference meets,” added Laskody. “We laid a really solid foundation this season to be able to help us continue building our program in a positive direction. We are really excited for our returners and the incoming freshman class to continue helping us make an impact on the conference.

With starting this position, I’m excited to get to work and really see the potential of our team shine through and really show what the Bulldog Mentality is.”

In addition to her competitive background, Laskody has actively contributed to high school track programs as a volunteer coach across multiple event groups. Her coaching experience and strong communication skills make her a well-rounded asset to a department that is proud to have her on board.

Adrian College looks forward to a successful future under Coach Laskody’s leadership. The Morgantown, West Virginia native will begin her head coaching duties effective immediately. She will remain on the Cross Country staff as an Assistant under Miles Caine. 

Adrian College will begin a national search immediately for a new head track and field coach for the 2025-26 season.

PELLA — The Central College track and field program will have another sizable group headed to the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships next weekend.

The national meet is to be held in Geneva, Ohio at the Spire Institute next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Dutch have eight individuals qualified across seven events..

Olivia Bohlen (junior, Belle Plaine) enters No. 3 in the women’s heptathlon with 5,045 points. Peyton Steffen (junior, Marion) is No. 4 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (10 minutes, 33.21 seconds) and No. 18 in the 5,000 meters (16:42.09)

Kale Hobart (sophomore, Mason City) qualified second in the men’s decathlon with 6,922 points. Reid Pakkebier (senior, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) is also in the decathlon, entering 17th with 6,366 points). The Dutch men also have a pair of athletes in the 110-meter hurdles. Gunner Meyer (junior, Fairbank, Wapsie Valley HS) is No. 6 (14.10 seconds) and Grant Miller (junior, Norwalk) is No. 13 (14.20 seconds).

Men’s triple jumper Kale Purcell (senior, Holton, Kan.) is the No. 16 qualifier with a mark of 48 feet, 6.25 inches.). Jack Brown (sophomore, Norwalk) was the 21st qualifier in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (8:57.83).

 

Central College NCAA Championships schedule of events

Thursday, May 23 (times are EST)

11:30 a.m. – men’s decathlon (100-meter dash)

12:30 p.m. – women’s heptathlon (110-meter hurdles)

12:15 p.m. – men’s decathlon (long jump)

1:15 p.m. – women’s heptathlon (high jump)

1:25 p.m. – men’s decathlon (shot put)

2:45 p.m. – men’s decathlon (high jump)

3:10 p.m. – women’s heptathlon (shot put)

4:30 p.m. – women’s heptathlon (200-meter dash)

4:40 p.m. – men’s decathlon (400-meter dash)

5:35 p.m. – men’s 1500 meters (prelims)

7:10 p.m. – men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase (prelims)

7:35 p.m. – women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase (prelims)

 

Friday, May 24 (times are EST)

10 a.m. – men’s decathlon (110-meter hurdles)

10:45 a.m. – men’s decathlon (discus throw)

11 a.m. – women’s heptathlon (long jump)

Noon – men’s decathlon (pole vault)

12:15 p.m. – women’s heptathlon (javelin throw)

2:10 p.m. – men’s 110-meter hurdles (prelims)

2:45 p.m. – men’s decathlon (javelin throw)

2:45 p.m. – women’s heptathlon (800 meters)

4:30 p.m. – men’s decathlon (1500 meters)

4:40 p.m. – men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase (finals)

4:55 p.m. – women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase (finals)

Saturday, May 25 (times are EST)

11 a.m. – men’s triple jump (prelims and finals)

1:25 p.m. – men’s 1500 meters (prelims)

2:10 p.m. – men’s 110-meter hurdles (finals)

4:25 p.m. – women’s 5000 meters (final)